seed tree

English

Noun

seed tree (plural seed trees)

(forestry) A tree selected to produce seed for reforestation, especially a superior tree left standing at the time of cutting.

Translations

superior tree

Finnish: siemenpuu

References

Stokes, Bryce J.; Ashmore, Colin; Rawlins, Cynthia L.; Sirois, Donald L. 1989. Glossary of Terms Used in Timber Harvesting and Forest Engineering. Gen. Tech. Rep. SO-73. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 33 p..

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